[ Normally they're more proactive about their concern, or at the very least about reaching out to people, but today they just... can't. It's been a long day and it's nowhere near over yet. This has to get done before they can rest. ]

I still do. You didn't deserve that.

[ They waved away the sentiment, distracted and tired, before something clicks and their attention snaps to him fully. ]

Wait. First thing's first - do you have gloves? I'm not... it's not a good idea to do this barehanded.

[ Well that's ominous, isn't it. ]